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UK economy shrinks unexpectedly in blow to Rachel Reeves
ONS data showing 0.1% fall in GDP in January comes less than two weeks before chancellor’s spring statement. Analysis: Shrinking economy an unhelpful backdrop for Reeves’s growth push The UK ...The Guardian - 5d -
After 80 years of transatlantic ties, Europe forges a new alliance
Germany, France and UK sweep away old rules in pledge to do ‘whatever it takes’ to defend Europe from Russian threat. When he rose to his feet at prime minister’s questions on Wednesday, Keir ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Trump tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminium come into effect globally as Europe says it will retaliate – business live
Brussels countermeasures to target €26bn of US goods from April while UK takes ‘pragmatic’ approach; US tariffs cover wide range of household goods such as tin foil. Full story: Trump tariffs on ...The Guardian - 6d -
Bondi tells Tesla vandals to 'watch out'
Attorney General Pam Bondi warned Tesla vandals to “watch out” Friday, as the Trump administration seeks to crack down on those targeting Tesla dealerships and cars. Bondi said she has opened an ...The Hill - 4d -
Want to boost UK’s investment culture? Exempt stocks-and-shares Isas from IHT
I doubt the government will go for my idea, but it could increase investment in UK plc — and make people richerFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
US support to maintain UK’s nuclear arsenal is in doubt, experts say
Malcolm Rifkind joins diplomats and analysts urging focus on European cooperation to replace Trident. Britain’s ability to rely on the US to maintain the UK’s nuclear arsenal is now in doubt, ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Mastercard and Visa linked to illegal gambling sites accused of scamming UK customers
Card giants processing payments for unlicensed operators as customers report losing thousands. Mastercard and Visa are processing payments for illegal gambling websites accused of scamming UK ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Car industry urges UK government to create new EV incentives
Automotive body says current policy is leading to job losses and has become a ‘driver of de-industrialisation’. Fresh incentives to boost a flatlining electric car market are urgently needed, ...The Guardian - 5d -
UK hoping to work with China to counteract Trump’s climate-hostile policies
Ed Miliband visits Beijing as part of plan to create global axis working in favour of climate action. Ed Miliband: ‘The global battle against the climate crisis needs China’ The UK is hoping ...The Guardian - 5d -
UK weather: temperatures in southern England could hit 19C this week
Some areas forecast to have warmer weather than Ibiza and Corfu on Thursday’s spring equinox. Parts of the UK are expected to be warmer than Ibiza and Corfu this week on the first official day of ...The Guardian - 2d -
The UK’s ‘quango’ state
Starmer’s push to slash arm’s-length bodies follows in a long line of ‘red tape challenges’ by previous governmentsFinancial Times - 7h -
Former Bristol MP takes seat in House of Lords
A former Bristol MP and shadow minister takes her seat in the House of Lords.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Trinidad and Tobago calls new UK visa requirement ‘disproportionate move’
Travellers from country now need visas with decision reportedly made in response to rising asylum claims. UK politics live – latest updates Trinidad and Tobago has described Britain’s new visa ...The Guardian - 6d -
Cuomo seeks to woo centrists in NYC mayor's race
Andrew Cuomo is aiming to supplant New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) as the top centrist candidate in the city’s upcoming election, appealing to voter concerns about crime and stressing his ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Companies seek AI solutions to supply chain fragility
Logistics networks are becoming ever more complex and brittleFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Taiwan’s president seeks to bring back military courts
Lai Ching-te’s plans aim to strengthen armed forces against threat from China but could widen country’s partisan divideFinancial Times - 6d -
Government seeks to dismiss Mahmoud Khalil's challenge of detention
The U.S. government has filed a motion to dismiss Mahmoud Khalil's challenge in his deportation case based on jurisdiction issues argued in court. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more on the Columbia ...CBS News - 5d -
CDC's airplane testing seeks to prevent another pandemic
Five years ago, COVID-19 touched down on U.S. soil when a man from Washington state flew home after a trip to Wuhan, China. But for days, officials didn't know he was carrying the virus because the ...CBS News - 5d -
Why Is Gavin Newsom Seeking Common Ground With the Right?
Democrats are desperate for leaders who will fight on their behalf, not flatter their enemies.The New York Times - 4d -
Brussels seeks to purchase weapons for entire EU
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen proposes central arms reserve capitals could draw fromFinancial Times - 20h -
The UK’s gamble on solar geoengineering is like using aspirin for cancer | Raymond Pierrehumbert and Michael Mann
Injecting pollutants into the atmosphere to reflect the sun would be extremely dangerous, but the UK is funding field trials. Some years ago in the pages of the Guardian, we sounded the alarm ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
UK economy shrinks in January; stocks and euro jump on German debt deal – as it happened
UK economy unexpectedly contracts by 0.1% in January in blow to the chancellor ahead of spring statement; Friedrich Merz declares: ‘Germany is back’. Let’s look at the GDP figures in more detail.. ...The Guardian - 4d -
Ukraine war live: Putin response to peace plan ‘not good enough’, says UK, as international militaries prepare to meet in London
Representatives from numerous international militaries will meet in London on Thursday, says UK prime minister. Few resonant phrases are repeated in politics without a deliberate reason, and Keir ...The Guardian - 3d -
Oxford historian faces deportation from UK after doing research on India … in India
Home Office told Manikarnika Dutta to quit Britain for spending too many days abroad for study. A high-achieving academic has been threatened with deportation from the UK because the Home Office ...The Guardian - 3d -
Liz Kendall unveils UK benefits cuts set to leave many sick and disabled worse off
Welfare secretary announces changes aimed at cutting bill by up to £5bn in face of opposition from Labour MPs. UK politics live – latest updates Liz Kendall, the welfare secretary, has faced ...The Guardian - 22h -
Consumer outlook sinks as recession fears take hold
Consumers are growing increasingly pessimistic about their financial future as a wave of economic uncertainty takes hold.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
The UK’s academic recession is in full swing
This university crisis is a grim scrabble for numbersFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
UK economy shrank unexpectedly in January
A slowdown in manufacturing was one of the main reasons for the dip, the Office for National Statistics says.BBC News - 5d -
The UK’s cosiest pubs: the readers’ picks
Earlier this year we published a list of our favourite spots for a pint by the fire. Here are the places you’d like to addFinancial Times - 3d -
UK Athletics denies Paralympian's manslaughter
Abdullah Hayayei died after a metal cage fell on him during training at Newham Leisure Centre.BBC News - 23h -
Sheehan to take Swansea training as uncertainty goes on
Alan Sheehan says he has been asked to take training next week as uncertainty over Swansea City's managerial position continues.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
David Lammy says G7 considering further moves to pressure Russia into agreeing Ukraine ceasefire – UK politics live
‘We have more cards we can play,’ foreign secretary tells MPs as he says G7 foreign ministers found ‘common ground’ when meeting last week. The Reform UK press conference is about to start. There ...The Guardian - 1d -
Angel City's Leroux takes mental health break
Sydney Leroux has said she will take a "step away from soccer for my mental health" one day before her club, Angel City, begin their NWSL campaign.ESPN - 1d -
Seahawks hosting recently un-retired WR Michael Gallup for a free agent visit
Could the Seahawks still be seeking WR help?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump Wants Europe to Defend Itself. Here’s What It Would Take.
Replacing what the Americans do for the NATO alliance would take money, personnel, time and cooperation. None of those is easy.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
EPA takes aim at toxic protections, begins massive deregulation campaign
EPA takes aim at water, air and toxics protections as part of massive deregulation campaign.ABC News - 6d -
Influencer under fire for taking baby wombat from its mother
An American influencer is under fire in Australia for sharing a social media video of herself taking a baby wombat from its mother.ABC News - 5d -
Najee Harris takes subtle jab at Steelers during Chargers press conference
Najee Harris praised the Chargers' training facility while subtly taking a jab at the Steelers.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Steelers WR DK Metcalf willing to take 'backseat' to George Pickens
DK Metcalf is willing to take a backseat and learn from veteran Steelers receivers like George Pickens and Calvin Austin III.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Received a low home equity loan appraisal? Take these steps now
Experts recommend taking certain steps after getting a lower-than-expected home equity loan appraisal.CBS News - 1d